Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Nov 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialLaser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy and photorefractive keratectomy for the correction of hyperopia. Results of a 2-year follow-up.
To evaluate and compare the efficacy, safety, predictability, and stability of laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for low to moderate hyperopia with a 2-year follow-up. ⋯ Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy for hyperopia up to +5.00 D provided good visual and refractive results. It significantly reduced postoperative pain, grade of peripheral ring-shaped corneal haze, and regression of hyperopia. Hyperopic LASEK provided quicker visual recovery and achieved better efficacy, predictability, and refractive stability than hyperopic PRK.